Universal Studios Hollywood and CityWalk have announced their closure today due to severe wind and fire hazards.
What's Happening:
- Universal Studios Hollywood and CityWalk are closed today due to severe wind and fire hazards.
- The announcement was shared on Universal Studios Hollywood's social media.
- They stated they will “continue to assess the situation and expect to open for business tomorrow. The safety of our team members and our guests is our top priority.”
- In the western Los Angeles region, tens of thousands of residents are still subject to mandatory evacuation orders following the rapid expansion of a wind-driven wildfire that began on Tuesday and affected neighborhoods in the Palisades.
- The initial report of the fire occurred at approximately 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday.
- By the evening, the blaze had expanded to over 2,900 acres without any containment, and it was anticipated to continue its spread due to the hurricane-force Santa Ana winds.
- News reports revealed that many homes and structures were consumed by flames; however, an immediate evaluation of the damage or destruction has not yet been conducted.
- The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
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